News Producer

Morning News Producer WFXR is looking for its next morning news producer. As our station continues to grow our viewership and impact in the Roanoke/Lynchburg DMA month after month, our next news producer will play a critical role in building that momentum.The ideal candidate will join a team that prides itself on working well together, supporting one another, and upholding professionalism and high journalistic standards. Our newsroom is a great environment for experienced journalists and those looking to start their journeys. Our next producer will work with our management team, reporters, anchors, and fellow producers to create urgent, relevant, accurate newscasts day in and day out.With many decades of combined experience across our newsroom team and a broad array of backgrounds, personalities, and points of view, the ideal candidate will be well-positioned to learn, grow, and evolve alongside each of us.Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platformsSource, research, write, and proofread news storiesApprove scripts written by teammatesWork closely with managers, anchors, reporters, fellow producers, sports, and weather staff to create dynamic daily newscastsJoin the team in participating in community-focused activities and eventsOther duties as assignedRequirements & Skills :Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyCommitment to working professionally, respectfully, and constructively with teammates, managers, department heads, and corporate personnelFlexibility to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed